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The remarkable Mr. Runzler

PHILADELPHIA — For a Minor Leaguer to earn promotion to a higher classification is accomplishment enough. To be summoned to the Majors is greater still.

With that in mind, what Dan Runzler has done this year is off the charts.

Runzler, a 24-year-old left-hander, began the season at Augusta, the Giants’ low-Class A affiliate. He ascended to high-Class A San Jose. He didn’t stop there, progressing to Double-A Connecticut and Triple-A Fresno. Finally, he impressed enough people with his 5-1 record and 0.76 ERA in 47 appearances to have his contract purchased by the Giants on Wednesday.

“Talk about climbing the ladder,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “He took it a rung at a time to get here.”

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So far, Dan Runzler has looked really good! I think that’s really cool that he got here so quickly, and that’s he been able to have success up here. It was crazy how he struck out Jody Gerut on three strikes in a tie game with two guys on base for his first batter in the majors! And he still hasn’t given up a run yet! I’m really excited to see him play even more next year.

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